The Spice Girls Are 'set to Embark on World Tour Kicking Off This Summer but Won't Be Recording New Music'... And Victoria Beckham Is 'fully on Board'

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Comeback queens: The popular girl band, who announced last week that they were reuniting, are said to be performing their plethora of hits up and down the country in England first, before jetting Stateside

Readyto go! It has emerged that Victoria Beckham, 43, is 'fully on board' with the reunion, despite her initial reservations

Ready to go! It has emerged that Victoria Beckham, 43, is 'fully on board' with the reunion, despite her initial reservations

Before the confirmation it was reported that the group - which also includes Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham and Mel B - could sign some new acts themselves as part of their big comeback.

The Sun reports that Mel's suggestion 'went down very well because they are all excited about backing up-and-coming talent, possibly even new girl bands'.

A source told the publication: 'This reunion is all about securing the Spice Girls legacy, and their own company could be one way to do that.'

The source also revealed that since Friday, the reunion has developed from what was thought to just be a project concerning 'endorsements and TV shows' into the possibility of performing on stage together again.

'After the meeting there is growing confidence about a full-scale tour, at the end of this year or early next year,' the source went on. 'Mel C still needs to be convinced but Victoria is on board for the moment.

Puttingthe wheels in motion: The band's manager Simon Fuller (pictured) is reportedly busy on 'organising the tour' and the girls are said to be busy working on 'merchandising opportunities' associated with their new venture